There have been 28 safety recalls for the Audi A4. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Audi A4.
the inflator could explode during air bag deployment, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. an underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. these scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Audi A4, 1998 Audi A4, 1998 Audi A8 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 1998 audi a8 and 1997-1998 audi a4 vehicles equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2022 Audi A3, 2022 Audi A4, 2022 Audi A5, 2021 Audi A8, 2022 Audi E-tron, 2022 Audi Q3, 2022 Audi Q5, 2022 Audi Q7, 2022 Audi Q8, 2022 Audi Rs Q8, 2022 Audi RS6, 2022 Audi S3, 2022 Audi S5, 2021 Audi S8, 2022 Audi SQ7, 2022 Audi SQ8 |
| Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi a8 and s8, 2022 audi a5 sportback, a4 sedan, e-tron gt, q3, q5, rs6 avant, a3 sedan, s5 sportback, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rsq8, sq7, sq8, and s3 sedan vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2020 Audi A4, 2021 Audi A4, 2019 Audi A5, 2020 Audi A5, 2021 Audi A5, 2020 Audi A6, 2021 Audi A6, 2020 Audi A7, 2021 Audi A7, 2020 Audi A8, 2021 Audi A8, 2020 Audi Q5, 2021 Audi Q5, 2021 Audi Q7, 2021 Audi Q8, 2021 Audi Rs Q8, 2019 Audi RS5, 2020 Audi RS5, 2021 Audi RS5, 2021 Audi RS6, 2021 Audi RS7, 2020 Audi S4, 2021 Audi S4, 2019 Audi S5, 2020 Audi S5, 2021 Audi S5, 2020 Audi S5 Cabriolet, 2021 Audi S5 Cabriolet, 2020 Audi S6, 2021 Audi S6, 2020 Audi S7, 2021 Audi S7, 2020 Audi S8, 2021 Audi S8, 2020 Audi SQ5, 2021 Audi SQ5 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021 q7, q8, q5 sportback, sq5 sportback, rs6 avant, rs7, rs q8, 2020-2021 audi s6 sedan, q5, a8, s8, a7, a6 allroad, a5 cabriolet, a4 sedan, a4 allroad, sq5, s7, a6 sedan, s5 coupe, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, 2019-2021 rs5 coupe, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Audi A4, 2000 Audi A4, 1998 Audi A6, 1999 Audi A6, 2000 Audi A6, 1999 Audi A8, 2000 Audi TT, 2001 Audi TT |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (vw) is recalling certain 2000-2001 tt roadster, 2000 tt coupe, 1999 audi a8, 1998-2000 audi a6, and 1999-2000 audi a4 vehicles equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Audi A4, 2018 Audi A4, 2018 Audi A5, 2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet, 2017 Audi Allroad, 2018 Audi Allroad, 2018 Audi S4, 2018 Audi S5, 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet |
| Component: AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - OCS (FRONT PASSENGER) |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2018 audi s5 cabriolet, s5 sportback, s5 coupe, s4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 sportback and a5 coupe and 2017-2018 a4 sedan and a4 allroad vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
if the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Audi A4, 2018 Audi A4, 2018 Audi A5 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 audi a5 sportback and 2017-2018 audi a4 allroad vehicles. a passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2005 Audi A4, 2006 Audi A4, 2007 Audi A4, 2008 Audi A4, 2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2005 Audi A6, 2006 Audi A6, 2007 Audi A6, 2008 Audi A6, 2009 Audi A6, 2010 Audi A6, 2011 Audi A6, 2004 Audi RS4, 2007 Audi RS4, 2008 Audi RS4, 2005 Audi S4, 2006 Audi S4, 2007 Audi S4, 2008 Audi S4, 2009 Audi S4, 2007 Audi S6, 2008 Audi S6, 2009 Audi S6, 2010 Audi S6, 2011 Audi S6 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 audi a4 sedan, a4 avant, s4 avant and s4 sedan, 2007-2008 rs4 sedan, 2004 rs4 cabriolet, 2007-2009 a4 cabriolet and s4 cabriolet, 2005-2011 a6 sedan, 2006-2011 a6 avant, and 2007-2011 s6 sedan vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The sharp edges of the speaker trim increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Audi A4, 2018 Audi A4, 2018 Audi A5 |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi a4 sedan and a4 allroad, and 2018 a5 sportback vehicles. The aluminum trim on the front and rear doors can come loose from around the door speakers, leaving sharp edges exposed. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Audi A4, 2014 Audi A4, 2015 Audi A4, 2016 Audi A4, 2013 Audi A5, 2014 Audi A5, 2015 Audi A5, 2016 Audi A5, 2013 Audi Q5, 2014 Audi Q5, 2015 Audi Q5, 2016 Audi Q5 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi a5 coupe, a5 cabriolet, a4 sedan, a4 allroad and q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2005 Audi A4, 2006 Audi A4, 2007 Audi A4, 2008 Audi A4, 2009 Audi A4, 2005 Audi A6, 2006 Audi A6, 2007 Audi A6, 2008 Audi A6, 2009 Audi A6, 2007 Audi RS4, 2008 Audi RS4, 2005 Audi S4, 2006 Audi S4, 2007 Audi S4, 2008 Audi S4, 2009 Audi S4, 2007 Audi S6, 2008 Audi S6, 2009 Audi S6 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi a4 cabriolet, s4 cabriolet, a6 avant, a6 sedan and s6 sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 1, 2022 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module | 28,624 |
| Oct. 20, 2021 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2,857 |
| Apr. 26, 2021 | Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly | 40,993 |
| Jan. 31, 2020 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 106,857 |
| Jul. 24, 2019 | Air Bags: Occupant Classification System - Ocs (front Passenger) | 144,092 |
| Nov. 27, 2018 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 12 |
| Jun. 22, 2018 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 237,947 |
| Oct. 25, 2017 | Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments | 31,323 |
| Oct. 5, 2017 | Electrical System:wiring | 216,913 |
| Jan. 11, 2017 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 33,421 |
| Jan. 3, 2017 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System | 342,867 |
| Dec. 29, 2016 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 5,947 |
| Sep. 6, 2016 | Electrical System: Software | 79,895 |
| May. 31, 2016 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 194,453 |
| May. 27, 2016 | Air Bag | 8,381 |
| Oct. 24, 2014 | Air Bag | 101,938 |
| Aug. 28, 2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 34,358 |
| Oct. 23, 2006 | Electrical System:ignition:switch | 28,594 |
| Jan. 23, 2006 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 74,000 |
| Mar. 15, 2005 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 9,965 |
| Dec. 6, 2000 | Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting | 83,000 |
| Oct. 11, 2000 | Electrical System:ignition:switch | 27,900 |
| Sep. 13, 1999 | Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting | 51,900 |
| May. 21, 1999 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 88,121 |
| Jun. 22, 1998 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System | 19,800 |
| Oct. 8, 1997 | Air Bags:frontal | 39,300 |
| Jul. 22, 1997 | Seat Belts:rear | 12 |
| May. 23, 1996 | Communications:horn Assembly | 3,700 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2022 Audi A4 | 1 |
| 2021 Audi A4 | 1 |
| 2020 Audi A4 | 1 |
| 2018 Audi A4 | 3 |
| 2017 Audi A4 | 5 |
| 2016 Audi A4 | 2 |
| 2015 Audi A4 | 3 |
| 2014 Audi A4 | 3 |
| 2013 Audi A4 | 3 |
| 2009 Audi A4 | 2 |
| 2008 Audi A4 | 4 |
| 2007 Audi A4 | 3 |
| 2006 Audi A4 | 3 |
| 2005 Audi A4 | 3 |
| 2004 Audi A4 | 2 |
| 2003 Audi A4 | 3 |
| 2000 Audi A4 | 1 |
| 1999 Audi A4 | 4 |
| 1998 Audi A4 | 4 |
| 1997 Audi A4 | 6 |
| 1996 Audi A4 | 4 |
| 1995 Audi A4 | 1 |